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YACT: Any common problems with either of these?

Originally posted by: Fmr12B
6s as in V6 or 4cyl

both can come with the sport package.
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I could be wrong...but the 6s is strictly a 6 cyl car. The sport package does not correspond to the "s". I confirmed this with a mazda dealer when I was there.
 
Originally posted by: NutBucket
The 6 is available both a 4 and 6 cylinder motor, as others said.
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right but the 4 cyl version is only available in the 6i...not the 6s. The i corresponds to the 4 cyl motor and the s corresponds to the 6 cyl motor. There is also a "sport" package that adds other features such as a spoiler...but it doesn't have anything to do with the engine
 
At any rate, my only input on the 6 is I was thoroughly unimpressed with the V6 slushbox I drove....but I'd still choose it over a new model eclipse.
 
Originally posted by: NutBucket
At any rate, my only input on the 6 is I was thoroughly unimpressed with the V6 slushbox I drove....but I'd still choose it over a new model eclipse.
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What are some smaller/sportier cars you would recommend?
 
See the sig? 02-03 WRX for about $14k.

Or Prelude...always wanted one of those.

You should note tho, just because I didn't like the 6s doesn't mean you won't. I wouldn't really consider either car you mention sporty.
 
If you get an auto 6 be careful and do a GOOD test drive first. My wife's Mazda 6 was replaced by Mazda because the transmission was complete garbage and they couldn't figure out what was wrong with it.
 
Originally posted by: thirdeye
If you get an auto 6 be careful and do a GOOD test drive first. My wife's Mazda 6 was replaced by Mazda because the transmission was complete garbage and they couldn't figure out what was wrong with it.
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What year and what did you notice was wrong with it?
 
My buddy has a 6i he loves, just wishes it had more power. The general concensus I've heard is that the Mazda6 V6 isn't very impressive; perhaps you might consider a V6 Altima or Maxima? I'd say a WRX or Legacy GT, but those sip Premium gas with a little lower mileage than most V6's. However AWD and Subbie reliability is something to consider 🙂

<---Wants new LGT to replace my 97 LGT 😀

EDIT Another friend of mine has owned three Mitsu's says he won't buy another....he had like two Eclipses and now an Evo
 
Originally posted by: PurdueRy
Originally posted by: thirdeye
If you get an auto 6 be careful and do a GOOD test drive first. My wife's Mazda 6 was replaced by Mazda because the transmission was complete garbage and they couldn't figure out what was wrong with it.
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What year and what did you notice was wrong with it?
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It was an 03, replaced with an 04. About 60% of the time it would drive around normally, but occasionally it would go into "complete retard mode" (what I called it) and it would either not shift and bounce of the rev limiter 4 or 5 times and then shift with such a violence that you'd swear you were flat foot shifting a manual with a stage 4 clutch. Or it would not downshift and make this bizarre squealing noise for a few seconds and then again, downshift from maybe 4th to something completely ridiculous like 1st and bounce of the rev limiter and then repeat the above actions.

Kinda left a bad taste in my mouth for the auto after that. Even the 04 was not nearly as smooth as it should have been. I think that's why they ditched the 5spd auto for a 6spd auto in the 05, just speculation there though.
 
ya I drove the 6 speed and it was amazingly smooth.

I wasn't impressed with the torque put out by first gear...but 2nd was quite good. However, this was in the 2006 model. I am not a fan of the look of the WRX and want something midsize to small....and have a bit of a "sport" look to it.
 
Why are you requesting NFS4's help with this? He's not an auto mechanic...or an expert on used cars and I don't think he's owned either of the cars you are considering. 😕
 
Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
Why are you requesting NFS4's help with this? He's not an auto mechanic...or an expert on used cars and I don't think he's owned either of the cars you are considering. 😕
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I just know he reads up on cars quite a bit, and he owns a Mazda 3, which I would assume shares many similar aspects to the 6. Seemed to make sense to me...but if there are better qualified, I would value their opinion! 🙂
 
Originally posted by: PurdueRy
Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
Why are you requesting NFS4's help with this? He's not an auto mechanic...or an expert on used cars and I don't think he's owned either of the cars you are considering. 😕
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I just know he reads up on cars quite a bit, and he owns a Mazda 3, which I would assume shares many similar aspects to the 6. Seemed to make sense to me...but if there are better qualified, I would value their opinion! 🙂
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No problem. Now, if you were looking for an opinion on new cars or buzz within the auto industry he'd be the guy to go to. 😉
 
Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
Originally posted by: PurdueRy
Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
Why are you requesting NFS4's help with this? He's not an auto mechanic...or an expert on used cars and I don't think he's owned either of the cars you are considering. 😕
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I just know he reads up on cars quite a bit, and he owns a Mazda 3, which I would assume shares many similar aspects to the 6. Seemed to make sense to me...but if there are better qualified, I would value their opinion! 🙂
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No problem. Now, if you were looking for an opinion on new cars or buzz within the auto industry he'd be the guy to go to. 😉
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Very true

The one thing that got me 😕 about these two cars is the Mits got high mechanical reliability marks from JDpower while the mazda did well on their interior. I woulda though the reliability of the 6 woulda been higher. Guess I was disillusioned.
 
what is the real difference between the 3 and the 6? anything noticable other than engine size? and is it even worth the extra dough
 
Originally posted by: fLum0x
what is the real difference between the 3 and the 6? anything noticable other than engine size? and is it even worth the extra dough
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3 is smaller. From the looks of it has a smaller wheelbase and is taller. Not sure on the other details.
 
btw, i take it you are an alum or you are currently going to purdue in northern IN? i just graduated from PU in december. down in indy now and i have been looking at a mazda 3/6 also

edit: graduated from CPT-TNT
 
Originally posted by: fLum0x
btw, i take it you are an alum or you are currently going to purdue in northern IN? i just graduated from PU in december. down in indy now and i have been looking at a mazda 3/6 also

edit: graduated from CPT-TNT
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my gf's sister just graduated from CPT last spring.

I am currently going to Purdue...finishing up Junior year, in EE
 
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